Basketball Skill Development Drills - Jump and Run

Description:

This drill is used to increase jumping ability and to condition players. It is an easy drill but best when used with more than 5 players.

Instructions:

The players jump off two feet and hit the net until they can no longer jump. After a short rest, they run back and forth hitting the net on each basket. This is a great conditioner and players like trying to touch the rim. This drill increases calf strength and will help your players jump quickly and often.

Number of Players:

4 to 8 players

Tips:

This is not a hard drill to coach and players can do this whenever. Try to get your players to jump as quickly as possible.

Variations:

None

Skills:

Jumping

Copyright:

This basketball drill is licensed under a Creative Commons License. This drill is from Pål Degerstrøm at www.degerstrom.com/basketball.